Struggling to keep up with constant change at work? New research identifies four distinct experiences of change—and simple ...

Some people would rather make thousands of dollars less just to avoid an awkward conversation.

One of the best predictors of your happiness at work is whether you have colleagues that you are close with. You don’t necessarily need to be friends with your colleagues—that is, you may not want to ...

It’s time to stop being so humble at work. When it comes to forging a career path in a moment that is shaped by increasing flexibility, pervasive layoffs, and less company loyalty than ever, following ...

Workplace communication often lacks clarity, with employees resorting to avoidance. This behavior, driven by fear and ...

Social discomfort is so universal that social psychologists like me have made careers out of studying it. We can find it almost anywhere, like in salary negotiations or small talk conversations that ...

Perhaps you, like the many U.S. employees who've posted viral memes and videos over the past couple years, accidentally became important at work. Maybe you offered help to a coworker one too many ...

I was 16 years old when I got my first “real” job at a local Jack-in-the-Box. It was not a great gig, for sure, working over a hot grill and dealing with rude, demanding customers. But I was saved ...

Saying "no" to more work when you already have a full plate isn't as simple as turning down plans with friends when you're exhausted or pushing off chores at home. When you're freshly promoted or in a ...